Saturday, January 17, 2015

For years, we’ve maintained a list of arguments creationists should avoid. There are enough good arguments for biblical accuracy and a young earth that dubious claims can safely be discarded. Now we want to address a similar topic: arguments evolutionists should avoid. These worn-out tropes have not only passed their expiration date, but they never should have been made to begin with.

Argument 1 Evolution is a fact
When our core beliefs are attacked, it’s often easy for humans to retreat to statements such as this: “My belief is a fact, and yours is wrong.” That’s exactly why we cannot trust mere human understanding to explain the unobservable past—emotion and pride get in the way. Evolution is not a fact, no matter how many times evolutionists say it is. It’s a framework built on assumptions about the past—assumptions that will never have direct, first-hand, observational proof.

Argument 2 Only the uneducated reject evolution
Besides the arrogance of such statements, this argument has no footing and should be cast off. Mainly, those who make this claim usually define “educated people” as those who accept evolution. Anyone who disagrees fails the test, no matter what their background (e.g., if we follow this ideology, Isaac Newton must have been uneducated). There are many lists of well-educated scholars who look to the Bible for answers (here’s one)—and we could point out Darwin’s own deficit of formal education (he earned a bachelor’s in theology). But the bigger issue is that education—or lack—does not guarantee the validity of a person’s position.

Argument 3 Overwhelming evidence in all fields of science supports evolution
The irony, of course, is that for centuries prior to Darwin’s publication of On the Origin of Species, the majority of scientists found the opposite to be true: the “evidence” supported creation. What changed? Not the evidence. Rather, the starting point changed (i.e., moving from the Bible, God’s Word, to humanism, man’s word). Creationists continue to see everything in light of God’s Word and all evidence as supporting the biblical account. In reality, there is no “neutral” starting point; everyone—whether they acknowledge it or not—interprets the “facts” according to a particular way of thinking (i.e., worldview).

Friday, January 16, 2015

For their November 14, 2014 meeting, Rocky Mountain Creation Fellowship hosted noted author Spike Psarris, who has published articles on astronomy in Creation Magazine and CMI's Technical Journal. Spike was previously an engineer in the United States' military space program. He entered that program as an atheist and an evolutionist. He left it as a creationist and a Christian.

Spike now writes and speaks on Biblical creation, and is the author of the DVD series, "What you aren't being told about astronomy," available at http://www.creationastronomy.com. The title of his presentation will be: "Our Created Universe," which will emphasize the fact that secular origins models cannot explain the cosmos. Science textbooks, programs, and other media tell us that we 'know' the Universe formed all by itself billions of years ago in a Big Bang event, with no Creator being involved. Despite these claims, the planets, stars, and galaxies we see contradict secular expectations. According to secular models, many of these objects shouldn't exist at all -- yet there they are. In this presentation, full of beautiful photographs from NASA and other sources, you'll discover that the Universe is consistent with Biblical creation. Rather than supporting secular models, the heavens declare the glory of God!

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Dr. Jackson explains the confusion of natural selection with evolution
and why bacteria resistance to
antibiotics, peppered moths and Darwin's finches do not explain the origin of new genetic information.
Presentation at the MSU Origin Summit.

Dr. Charles Jackson

Dr.
Charles Jackson has four degrees in science and education (EdD Sci Ed,
Univ of VA, 1994; MS Enviro Bio, George Mason Univ; MEd Sci Ed, GMU; BS
Bio, GMU). From 1980 to 2002, he taught secondary school sciences 11
years, then college biology and chemistry 6 years, and then teacher
education classes 6 yrs in VA, MD, VT and TN. In 2003, Dr. Jackson
founded Points of Origins Ministries and began teaching, speaking, and
debating in creation science education. His emphasis has been in making
the case for the literal interpretation of the Scriptural accounts as
being both scientifically and historically true, and indeed eminently
superior in their accuracy, compared to secular sources referencing the
same topics. As a former youth pastor and schoolteacher, the work of
“Dr. J” has been primarily focused toward Christian youth. Keenly
interested in the liberation of Bible-believing college students, from
the delusion that their faith has been refuted by modern scientific
understandings, Dr. J has crusaded against evolutionary dogma on college
campuses across the mainland United States, and also in Venezuela and
Peru. He has presented creation science instruction to kindergarteners,
to church congregations and youth groups, to both secular and Christian
high school and college faculties, to student assemblies from elementary
through high school, and to Christian groups on many college campuses.
He has also defeated many professors and grad students in debates on
topics of the evolutionary dogma, all to the glory of God, and to the
truth of His Word. The secret to the success of Dr. J’s ministry has not
merely been the god-given gifts of academic and communication skills,
but an ultimate dependence upon the Spirit of God, while debating the
issues in the public forum. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of
God.” James 1:5 “He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good.”
Proverbs 16:20 “For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what
ye ought to say.” Luke 12:12

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Many of us have found ourselves in a situation where we have to defend our faith in God and the Bible. Every time you “give an answer” to someone you are practicing what is called “Apologetics,” a word that comes from the ancient Greek word “Apologia” meaning apology. Not to be confused with the modern sense of the word “to say you’re sorry for something,” but rather an apology in the ancient sense of the word “to make a reasoned defense of something or someone”. Historically, the word apology referred to a lawyer’s case made on behalf of his client.

As you “give an answer,” Eric Hovind of Creation Today encourages you to know the ultimate goal of your “Apologetic.”